Definition of hoary

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • hoary is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • hoary is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • hoary is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of hoary


  • showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair (adjective)

    Examples

    1. nodded his hoary head

    Synonyms

    1. gray
    2. gray-haired
    3. gray-headed
    4. grey
    5. grey-haired
    6. grey-headed
    7. grizzly
    8. hoar
    9. white-haired
  • ancient (adjective)

    Examples

    1. hoary jokes

    Synonyms

    1. rusty
  • covered with fine whitish hairs or down (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. canescent

See definition of hoary in Merriam Webster